Leicestershire Police Cadets (13 - 17) (LE 2026)

Location

Forcewide

Business Area

Cadets

Department

NA - Volunteers in Policing Team

Rank

N/A

Grade

N/A

Salary

N/A - N/A

Hours per Week

2

Additional Working Conditions

Not Applicable

Type of Contract

Volunteer

Vetting Level Required

NPPV LV2

Description

Join Our Growing Volunteer Police Cadet Programme!

Since launching in Leicestershire in 2015, the National Volunteer Police Cadet (VPC) Scheme has gone from strength to strength. Today, nearly 120 cadets are part of four thriving units across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland.

Our programme is open to young people aged 13–17, offering a unique opportunity to learn about policing and make a real difference in local communities through volunteering.

We welcome cadets from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, ethnicity, ability, or prior interest in policing. In fact, we especially encourage applications from young people who may have had previous contact with the police or feel disconnected from their peers or community.

Thanks to the dedication of our cadets, Leicestershire Police is better equipped to address the issues that matter most to local residents. Cadets generously give their time and energy to support and strengthen their communities.

What’s in it for you?

At Leicestershire Police, we’re committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. As a cadet, you’ll have the chance to:

• Learn about Policing procedures, Criminal law, Crime prevention and gain new life skills.
• Assist with events in your local community and attend VPC events which can be across the country with Cadet Units from other forces.
• Build confidence, leadership skills, and lifelong friendships

Our cadet units meet weekly for two hours, typically between 6pm and 8pm (subject to change). Here’s where you can find us:

Unit

Location

Address

Day & Time

Central Cadets

Orchard Mead Academy

Keyham Lane West, Leicester, LE5 1RT

Tuesdays, 18:00–20:00

Kibworth

Kibworth Mead

Smeeton Road, Kibworth, Leicester, LE8 0LG

Mondays, 18:00–20:00

North Leicester

Woodbrook Vale School

Grasmere Road, Loughborough, LE11 2ST

Mondays, 18:30–20:30

Hinckley

Hinckley College

Lower Bond Street, Hinckley

Wednesdays, 18:00–20:00

Ready to Apply?

Before starting your application, we recommend visiting the Cadets page on our website for more information.

If you think this could be the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you!

Important steps to apply:-

• Please click the Apply button below to submit your application
• We cannot accept your application unless you attach thesigned Parental Declaration Form which is included in this advert This mustbe signed with a wet signature by a parent or guardian and uploaded in your application.
• Application Deadline: Sunday 31st May 2026

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a Cadets Assessment Centre, where you’ll take part in a cadet drill session, a team work session, have an interview with a Cadet Leader and a chance to meet some of our current Cadets.

This is a great opportunity to see if the programme is right for you and for us to get to know you better.

About Us

Being part of Leicestershire Police isn’t just about wearing a uniform. Behind every officer is a dedicated team of professionals and support staff who help keep our communities safe. People like you make a real difference.

To learn more about careers with Leicestershire Police, visit our careers website

Document Attachment

Parent Guardian Consent Declaration Form.docx.pdf – 137KB